Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 8,05 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| X5 M Competition G05 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s−4,22 s | 8,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s−4,11 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s−7,18 s | 28,98 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+17 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,12 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | X5 M Competition G05 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 2,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,90 s | 6,07 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 8,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,02 s | 10,66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,23 s | 19,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 38,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s | 28,98 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 233 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 989 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 8.05 s for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220. Despite lacking instant torque, 625 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X5 M Competition leads by 4.22 s and sits roughly 29 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M Competition is doing 155 km/h against 120 km/h for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220. The gap is 2.91 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 M Competition crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 16.06 s. The 4.12 s gap represents roughly 158 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M Competition finishes in 21.80 s versus 28.98 s, with a 7.18 s lead.
The Bmw X5 M Competition features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X5 M Competition never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.36 seconds. The 4.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 8,05 s).
X5 M Competition G05 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X5 M Competition G05: 625 hp, ratio 3,74 kg/hp. Scenic E-Tech Electric 220: 218 hp, ratio 9,12 kg/hp.
X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h. Scenic E-Tech Electric 220: 233 km/h.